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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-05-14
JAKE SHARP.
His Trial to Begin in New York Next
Monday.

New YORK, May 13.-In the Court OF
Oyer and 1erminer in this city today Dis
trict Attorney MARITIME notified the defence
that Jacob Sharp's trial would be Monday
next Albert Stickney, counsel for Sharp
said he should be ready Monday. The court
then adjourned. A special panel of 100
jurors were drawn today for Sharp's trial.
If the plan suggested to Mr. MARITIME of
keeping prospective jurors in an adjoining
room while the examination of others is
gong on IN the court room is followed, it is
believed that jury can be found in much
shorter time. Heretofore talesmen, by being
present at the examination of their fellows
became cognizant of the excuses which suf-
hceu TO Tree them from serving ON the jury
ana successfully used them successfully.
Commissioners of jurors Charles Reilly has
added several thousand names to the jury
ilsts, SO that there are now about 10000 men
III the city competent to sit as Jurors in judg-
nent on Jacob Sharp.
lhe great difficulty in increasing the Jury
list, said Commissioner Reilly this morn
ing, Lies in the fact that there are about
100000 men exempt from jury duty by the
statutes. Forty thousand seems like small
number out of 2250C0 voters, but out of
these 100000 already exempted by law there
are at least 10000 who are enabled TO present
valid excuses from serving as Jurors, so that
leaves us this small Margin"
Mr.. MARITIME still declines to say whether
Colonel Fellows will take part in the trial of
Jacob Sharp or not 1t is positively asserted,
however, by others in a position to know
that he will be engaged in the trial, but will
not take the leading part he took in other
trials. 1t is said that he will open the case
1of the prosecution, and that Frederick r.
Coudert will sum it up.
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FROM MEXICO.
Latest Reports from the Earthquake
In Sonora.

SONORA, Mexico, May 13.-The special Off
Ger that Gov. Torres of Sonora, Mexico, sent
to the scene of the recent earthquake, re-
turned yesterday morning, with dispatches
from the Prefect Of Montezuma to the Gov
ernor These dispatches say that while the
first reports, which were despatched via
ures after the first shock. were. in the ex-
cltement, exaggerated as to the number of
lives lost but still the loss OF life is appall-
ing
The towns Of Arespe and Opata were COM
pletely destroyed, and from 35 to 40 people
were buried in the ruins, and 10 others Sc
verely injured The towns Of Granados and
Guasavas were greatly damaged. Several
persons were injured, and some loss Of life
is reported. The woods on a number of sur
rounding mountains together with the crops
In the valley were consumed by fire, but al
though water has risen and the earth opened
at various points, no volcanoes are visible.
The district Of Arispe in northeastern Sono-
ra suffered badly. The valley of Froteas
was inundated by water, and nearly all the
houses were destroyed Only one person
was killed there, young girl, who was bur-
led in the ruins of falling house.
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GENERAL NEWS.

K. IL. Eddy, well known solicitor of
patents, Of Boston, died last night of heart
disease, aged 70 years.
The town Of Hariville, Ontario, was almost
entirely obliterated by fire Thursday. Twen-
ty business houses, four dwellings. one
Loss $4,000; insured $4,000.
The residence Of Ellerton l.. Dorr. of Bos
ton, located on the northerly shore Of Buz-
Yards Bay, Mass, was totally DESTROYED by
fire at o'clock yesterday morning. The
cause is unknown. Loss $4,000
The Cedar Lake shops of the Minneapolis
and st; Louis road were destroyed by fire
yesterday morning, together with a number
OF freight cars. Loss $S5,000.
The Beckwith iron works at Paterson, N.
j., were destroyed by fire Thursday night,
and 800 men are thrown 0ut of work. The
buildings and machinery were valued at
$4,000.
Pilling's stocking factory was burned at
Danielsonville, Connecticut, Thursday night.
The fire was incendiary. Loss not known !;
insured for $1,000.
]. ID. Fogg's house, barn and slaughter
house were burned yesterday morning at
Claremont, N. III. The loss is total; insurance
$500.
An unsuccessful attempt was made yester-
day morning to rob the National Bank at
FrancestoWn, N. III.
Inere was SllgnJ SnOck OF earthquake at
Summeryille, S. O., and slight rumeling at
Charleston Thursday night. The vibration
was not greater than would be caused by
loaded wagon passing along the street
Mrs. Sarah Davis, divorced woman, was
taken from the house of DR.. Emery at Lees
Corner, Mich, with whom she has been liy-
ing, and treated to coat of tar and feathers.
She had recovered sufficiently Thursday to
leave the town and was pelted with rotten
eggs as she took the train.
Rev. DR.. McGlynn, in an interview, Thurs
day, said that his reference to an old gentle
man in Rome was intended for Cardinal Sim
eoni, not the Pope. When he spoke of an old
gentleman in this country he did mot mean
Archbishop Corrigan, but Bishop Gilmore, of
Cleveland.
The obsequies of the late General A. +.
Stevens took place at Pilgrim church, Nashua,
yesterday afternoon at 2o'clock. They were
of an impressive character and were attend
ed by large eoncourSe of citizens including
many prominent men.
The two years old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs George Moore, of Sawyer's mill, near
Dover, fell down stairs Thursday night A
nail projecting on the stairway tore her
dress, which got entangled around her neck,
| choking her to DEATH In the parlor belowlat
| the same moment Mrs. Moore's sister was
| being married. During the ceremony the
| child strayed out of the room up stairs.
| Mrs. Cook, with her two children, were
| burned to death at Coal Valley Village, Pa,
| Thursday evening.
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A Dam Breaks at umbagog Lake
Tho Situation In New Brunswick.
Especial to the PREss.1


BERLIN MILLS, N. H., May 13.-Errol
dam has gone out and there is big flood on
the Androscoggin river.
No further particulars have been received.
Enrol dam is one of series Of dams con-
trolled by the Androscoggin Water Power
Company and was situated ON the river be-
low Umbagog Lake. There are two other
dams on the lake, known as the Upper and
Middle dams, and as these are of compari-
lively recent build, it is hoped they will
stand the pressure caused by the heavy
freshet but an immense volume of water
has been let loose and this, in addition to the
heavy freshet, may cause considerable dam
age and loss to mill owners and others on
the river
The Berlin Mills Company were forced to
shut down their sawmills yesterday on ac
count of the freshet, and they fear it will be
over week before the waters subside suf-
fciently to admit of their starting again.
The village of Berlin Falls was flooded to-
day, the water being higher than ever be-
fore known. The breaking of Enrol dam
will drain Umbagog Lake and will cause
another freshet ON the river.
sThe Situation in New Brunswick.
ST. JOHN. N. b., May 13.-The first train
from the United States for 12 days reached
here yesterday The Intercolonial railroad
at Rothesay is still flooded and night trains
are cancelled. There is suffering and loss
throughout Sunbury and Queens counties,
intensified by terrible gale which lasted
"a hours. Houses and outbuildings were
overturned, many cattle swept away, and
barns flooded. Fredericton is in utter dark
ness,
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Notes.

Games to-day--Boston at Portland, Lynn
at Salem, Hayerhill at Lowell, Manchester
at Lawrence.
ThgFsdaY aftSrneon Higgins signed with
Lowell and playad, his drSt game as a regu-
lar member OIL the league IN Lynn sss----asae
day.
0'Connell, a new pitcher, Is to be given
trial by the Lawrence management.
Cullinan and Cole, Of Biddeford, will prob
ably be the battery OF the Sanf0rds.
X. G. st. John u Co., will give the Port
land Club box containing 100 fine cigars IL
the Portlands defeat the Boston Blues today
and Monday.
Bradley and Charles Yingling. the pitch
ers, have been released BY Haverhlll;
ly released by Haverhill, will sign with
Scranton, Pa, having received advance
money from that club.
Spill and Cook Of the Lynns, were laid of
Saturday night without pay Tor Indifferent
playing at Haverhill They claim they did
their best and asked 10 be released, but their
request was refused.
Umpire MahOney Of the New England
staff has resigned on account OF ill-health.
be appointed temporarily In Mahoney's
place.
The base ball enthusiasts Of Haverhii
held meeting Thursday evening 70 see
what could be done towards raising funds to
support a winning club. President Brtckett
of the association rendered bis resignation,
and A. u. Priest was chosen in his place. A
committee was chosen to canvass for funds
and a few days work will decide whether
the club will remain to represent Haverhill
or be transferred TO come other city. Con-
cord has made bid for the franchise.
We notice large picture OF ShOeneek, by
LamsOn, in S0mers' Bros. window.
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hNOA IOONI1s
The books Of the Roekland Electric Light
and Gas Power Company were opened for
subscriptions last Saturday. 1t Is expected
that the plant will be put IN this summer.
The town line between ROckland and
Thomaston has been adjusted by the county
commissioners. The commissioners made
decision fixing the point Of division at the
eastern face Of the western abutment and
covering of the second bridge, and Thomas
ton the western abutment, Rockland having
all of the Pleasant street piece east of the
division and Thomaston the remainder aud
all the piece Of road from O'NeaPs corner to
the Meadow brook.
The Bodwell Granite Company paid off at
Vinalhaven last Tuesday evening, May 10,
in order to make ready for the fortuightly
payments.
John J. Allen, dory fisherman Of Rock
port, was drowned Wednesday morning by
the upSetting of his dory. His age was about
45 years. He leaves widow and several
children, says the Rockland Opinion.
OXFORD COUNTY.
The Western Oxford Agricultural Society
have decided to hold celebration at their
WoFsT s aS t5s S5sy ash tbe
committee in charge. The leading features
will be an Grafton by some distinguished
speaker and two races. The Fryeburg horse
railroad, that runs by the grounds, will be-
fore that time be completed and in operation.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
The publishers Of the Bangor Commercial
announce that they are soon to begin the
publication Of Sunday paper
SOMERSET COUNTY.
The Fairfield journal says that the Village
Improvement Society commenced their SUM-
mer campaign by observing Arbor Day. The
observance was of very practical kind,
The members met on the park and set out 80
thrifty young trees in good shape. Arrange
ments were also made for caring for the
newly set trees.
The assessors Of Fairfield find S98 polls.
The valuation Of the town is $1,l4t ,470.
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SERAcO LAKE.
The Beginning of Navigation-FIsh-
ing on the Songo-Arbor Day OBJ
served.

SEBAGo LAKE, May 13.
Sebago Lake, after being closed to naviga-
tion five and half months, is once more
open and presents itself in all its beauty and
and grandeur. The first lake boats from
Harrison and Bridgton arrived at Sebago
Lake Village Monday. Mag 9, after being
detained at the lock for one week on account
of high water. This trip Is twelve days later
than the first one last year. On their arrival
they found "a large number of cars loaded
with freight for them to convey to the in
terror towns. The Harrison boat is COM
manded by Skipper Kimball, most efficient
officer.
The Naples boat is commanded by Skipper
Bracket, VINO is noted for his promptness
and kindness.
These two shippers are looked upon in
these interior waters about the same as the
commanders Of the English steamers are
looked upon by Portland people.
The sporting fraternity are now c0ngre-
eating at the mouth of the Songo river to try
their luck on land-locked salmon. The
sportsmen are equipped with rod and line,
with, in the words of Theodore Parker, a
worm at one end and fool at the other"
The proclamation Of the Governor was
complied with in this village by all good
subjects and some 100 shade trees were set
out and a resolve passed to take the best OF
care Of them. If this had been done fifteen
years ago, we should now have plenty OF
shade. ANON.
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HAvERHILL & LAWRENCE ROAD.
Prof. vose Recommends a Route
Which VIII be Adopted at Once.

LAWRENCE, May 13.-Professor George l..
V0se of Boston, who was selected by Mayor
Bruce to ascertain ii the Canal street route
OF the Hayerhill n Lawrence railroad in this
city was practicable and, if not, to ascertain
If any route in the street was feasible, rem
dered his report today. He says in substance
that the route submitted by the Haverhill s.
Lawrence directors is impracticable and OBJ
jectionable tin great part. He submits a
route which is feasible and covers the dis
tance between Russell's paper mills and the
Boston u Lowell bridge over the Merrimack.
The route continues in Canal street to the
Spicket river, crossing said river below the
Canal street highway bridge, then turning to
the right and passing through the grounds
and buildings of the Russell Paper Company.
From this point there is no difficulty in maxi
ing proper connection with the route sub
mitted by the corporation.
This route obviates ali the difficulties urged
against the old route, and will not interfere
with the Pacific mills, although it will neces-
state the rebuilding of the Boston 81 Lowell
bridge over the canal, owing to curve at
that point
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THE TURF.
Trottlng at Lowell, Mass.

LOWELL. Mass, May 13.-The second and
closing day of the May races were two
events:
YocAr DACr prrpsp eEo
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harvard Glass Races.

BosToN, May 13.-The Harvard class races
were rowed this afternoon. Immense crowds
lined the river banks. The course was two
course, followed by 's7, 'SS, S9. A perfect
start was made at 5.17 o'clack, and 'S7 took
the lead from the first, with 80 half length
behind, 'ss and 'S9 pulling abreast half
length behind the Freshmen. Each crew
passed 49, No. in the Freshman boat had
trouble and was compelled to stop rowing.
This lost the second place to the Freshmen.
'S7 finished first in 10 minutes 81 seconds,
gain of minute 80 seconds over last years
time; 'S9 finished second, little over length
behind the winners; 800 was third only half
a length behind the Sophomores, and the
Juniors last, fully three lengths from 80.
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RepIy to the sudget speech.

OTTAWA, Ont, May 13-Opinion is divided
fin6sda nn Slr Charles Tupper's budget speech de-
ilno,a ihpeIeH IN Parliament last night He is ac--
the th opposition by obtaining permission of
Ie W. iiilIperlai government to negotiate direct
~ WIN spain treaty for trade relations
between Mr cartn; Sanada and Cuba and Porto Rico.
nlied tbismfftlsns, this afterno,o oexFnance Minister, re-
He condemned the government "iS for inereas. ss.
ing the debt, while the population of the
tS HSt - eeeve meHe than ns whSs a at
exports per head had fallen Of Srn' ous s5, ~ T..
1873 to $3.50 in 1886 while the tota, trada dn
had decreased from $217, COO O0o IN IsSs to
$1S9,OOo,0O0 in 1886. The exports Of Ca Cana. a.
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Pitchers-Blues Clare; Salems, Demaris.
At Manehester-M 10, Lynns 0.
Base hits, Manchesters IS. Lynns rs; errors.
Manehesters, 16, Lynn 10; pitchers, Ferson
and Sprague.
No report was received Of the game be-
tween the Lowells and the Hayerhills.
STANDING OF THE LEAGUE.
The following is the standing Of the New
England league clubs TO date:
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Bates colIeee.

The prospect ef again hearing Prof. G. w,
Emerson, Of the Monroe College of 0ratory,
has been pleasantly looked forward to- espe-
eially by those who had the pleasure Of hear
ing imabout two years ago. AS was ex-,.
pected, the Main street church was crowded
at the third In the series Of lectures, Thurs 4,
day evening, delivered by DR.. Emerson. Proti r,.
Emerson possesses clear, strong voice, un- ga
der perfect control, and his manners upon
the stage are very easy and impressive That ~
he was master Of the subject he teaches was
shown by his address on "Preachlns. Inc
dcations necessary for the preacher; spoke
OF the studies most essential for a theological 4
training; personal discipline and the person b
nj preparation for the pulpit. The lecture. !,
abounded in facts especially useful TO the ia
theological ana other students Intending to
make the ministry their profession. ~
The Seniors have selected Hearn Of Port 20
land as their class photographer. IL gea a,
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Crops Destroyed by Rain In Virginia.

PETERSBURG, Va, May l2.-The heaviest
last two days in the lower counties and along
the Atlantic coast liue of railroads. The
abutments of the iron bridge which spans
Fountain Creek, on the Petersburg and
Weldon Railroad, were washed away this
morning, and the bridge was carried down
the stream. No trains will be run over this
road before tomorrow. In the lower coun-
ties mills and county bridges have been
washed away and the peanut and corn crops
ra mined
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BURNED AT SEA.
Loss of tho Great Ship ocean
King,
The Largest American Ship-The
Crew Safe.
The Governor Robbie Stranded at
West Porlembat.

BosToN, May 13.-A despatch has been
received here stating that the ship Ocean
King, the largest American ship afloat, was
burned at sea while on passage from Nam
aimo, B. c., to San Pedro. Tidings have
been received of the crew. The Ocean King
was vessel of 2516 tons, built at Kenne-
bunk, Me-. in 1874, and owned by j. II.
Sears & Co.
Another despatch says that the ship Gov
ernor Robie is stranded at West Porlambat
and is discharging her cargo. This ship
sailed from New York January 31st for
Shanghai. The vessel was built at Bath in
1888. The crew of the Ocean King have ar
rived in port all safe.
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MEMORIAL DAY.
The General Order Issued by Depart
ment Commander Catiey.

The following general order has been is
sued by Department Commander Galley:
HDoRs. DEPT. OF MAINE, G. A. r.
PORTLAND, ME-, May 9. 1887.
I-Memoriai Day with its sacred duty Is near.
ment as far possible will unit9 with their posts
In the services Of the day. Be sure that no grave
Union Is forgotten on that day but see that every
one receives from loving hands our simple trib-
ute OF love, and that over 1t waves the dag for
Il-May 29th will be observed as Memorial Sun
day The. clergy are respectfully requested TO
make special reference TO the occasion in their
addresses ON that day. Posts will as far as possl-
Dle assemble at their halls and attend divine ser
vice In body.
these headquarters asking the question, "Shall
we decorate the graves of soldiers and sailors Of
other wars?" The Grand Army must decorate
further than that posts must use their own discre-
ton.
Day services to the Department Chaplain, Rev.
Q. Ii. Shnn, Portland Immediately after June
1st, while all thelfacts and details required in the
blanks are fresh in the memory OF the proper Off
GERS Of the posts. The neurology report for 1887
promptly at the close Of the year Posts that have
not their neurology report for 1886 will do so at
once, otherwise the names Of their dead comrades
will not appear in the record, as the proceedings
OF 1856 win be in the printers hands by June LIST.
RICHARD X. galley.
Department Commander.
L. c. MILLIKEN, Asst. Adjt. Gen.
Invitation has been extended to the Port
land Light Infantry, Portland Mechanic
Blues, Montgomery Guards and Cadets to do
escort duty on Memorial Day. The Light
Infantry and Cadets have excepted the invi-
tations. Chandler's Band and the Maine
Fife and Drum Corps have been engaged for
the day.
The selectmen of Deering have voted that
the memorial committee may draw on them
for S25. The selectmen of Cape Elizabeth
have been asked to contribute to help defray
the expense of Memorial Day.
At the evening services in City Hall, it is
expected that Hon. w. ii. Clifford and Mai.
Holman S. Melcher will be among the speak
ers.
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A Denial from cIoucester.

GLoUcEsTER, May 13.-The story that a
Canadian fishing vessel came to this city to
repair seines and nets two weeks ago, and
was refused the privilege to land them with
out paying duties is incorrect. The board
ing officers report shows that no provincial
fishing vessels have arrived in Gloucester
this spring to tit for fishing.
Collector Press0n said today that nothing
of the kind. as stated, had come under his
notice; that only three provincial fishermen
had arrived here this season, being schoon-
ers which brought passengers to engage in
proceeded to Boston to take cargoes for the
Provinces. They were under register, and
entitled to the same privileges as any other
trading vessels. Tney asked for nothing
that they were denied, and did not intend or
offer to fit for fishing.
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The Sea Serpent.

BURLINGTON, Vt, May 13.-The people of
this CITY have been greatly excited today by
the supposed appearance Of the sea serpent
in the lake About four miles out in the
lake the water was in q great commotion,
the roofs of blocks with field glasses. Some
saw It was squall and a waterspout others
think it was some kind of a large fish, while
one old captain stoutly maintains that it was
only flock Of geese.
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an manufactured goods were 100000 less


dian manufactured goods were 100000 less
Mr.. Cartwright strongly objected to the in
crease in taxation, particularly in view of
redneed ,ae5 so much Of late years He estimated
that within the last ten or twelve years the
been rednced by S20,00O,000 or S25,O 600
Referring 70 the otrePeateSd fEsf ID uttsrances Of
SnnSen sT John TSher than independence prefer f
change in Canada's relationship to the
mother country were to take place, MT.
Cartwripht said was the essence of flunky-
ism for the Premier to talk in this way. The
policy that the government was pursuing
or eade F G5d0ae 70 pl0SCs Canada would not haye
choice between annexation and independ-
pnca
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which road is now completed within 40 miles
OF the State lines The new line win be
built by Massachusetts capital, which has
already been provided for, and It Is expected
that it will be completed and opened for
summer travel by July 1st. 1888 This will
bring Boston and Quebec within eleven
hours travel Of each other. and give to
Maine advantages in railroad connections
important and far-reaching.
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a Murderer confessea.

NEW York. May 13-James F. Taylor,
who with Henry B. Chamberlin are held for
the murder of Mrs. Margaret Ernset in New
Haven, made detailed confession in writ
ing. lie charges Chamberlin with having
Ernst also with being the leader throughout
the robbery and murder. Chamberlin fully
endorses it in the following voluntary state
ment: ~, Henry B. Chamberlin, have
heard read the annexed statement made by
James f. Taylor. am The, person mentioned
as Henry Clark, and corroborate it in every
Il frttn